Last Hoorah

We planned a camping trip with Alan's friends to end our summer with a bang. Well maybe I should say Jeff planned the camping trip! You would think the wives would put things like this together but Jeff always takes matters into his own hands! We camped at Jordanelle and then boated the next day. Thanks to Tally for bringing a massive tent, however, the boys spent the whole night trying to set it up .

While Tally and Alan were trying to figure the tent out, Jeff and Blake took turns seeing how high they could jump...

And the girls watched and cheered them on.

After many attempts, they figured it out!

We sat around the campfire and listened to the guys tell the SAME stories for the billionth time. However, for some reason they still find them funny!

This is before we went to bed and the massive winds began. Thankfully our tent survived, but Mike did not survive on his cot.

The next day consisted of tube wars. Is it just me, or does anyone else get paranoid when their husband is getting recklessly pulled on a tube?

I love these girls!

The dawgs minus a few...

We had a fabulous time and can't wait for many more years of traveling together!

Aggie Pride

So a couple weekends ago, one of Alan's mission companions got married in Logan. I haven't been back to Logan since I graduated in 2008 and I have been wanting to make a trip back. We figured this would be the perfect opportunity. So on my list of things to see in Logan were the 3 apartments I lived in while attending USU.

First stop...

I lived in Snow Hall my freshman year of college and I think I made some of my best memories here.

We had some crazy times in Snow 102. We laughed till we were sick and it was a rare occasion if we went to bed before 2:00 a.m. I made some of my best friends my freshman year in college and for that I am so grateful.

After reminicing at Snow Hall we headed to...

I lived with all of my best friends at Kampus Corner. It was quite an upgrade from Snow Hall since we had our own rooms and bathrooms.

We participated in a whole lot of pranks in our free time, not to mention some hilarious stories involving one of our "anonymous" roommates!

Stoneleigh was our final stop...

The highlight of Stoneleigh was our landlord Darla and her husband. There was never a dull moment when they were around.

Kimmy, Kylee, and myself were the only ones that had survived Logan when we moved into this apartment. Luckily, we had some great roomies!

We walked around campus and of course we had to stop at the "A". My time at USU was some of the best years of my life. There is no other college town quite like Logan. Too bad there's not a Pharmacy school at Utah State!

Back to School

Alan started his 2nd year of Pharmacy School today. I'm not looking forward to spending the evenings alone while he studies and I sure am going to miss how helpful he has been due to having a little more free time. I have come home to a hot meal and a clean house on several occasions this summer. Not to mention that he has packed me a lunch everyday for work. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. So heres to another school year in Poky!

Never too old for a photo on the first day of school!

Extreme Makeover

So when we found out Extreme Makeover Home Edition was coming to Pocatello, we jumped on the chance to volunteer. We got lucky with the shift we were chosen to volunteer on because the house was finished and we got to see the inside. We helped bring in furniture and accessories and helped film a couple scenes. Ironically enough, one of these scenes consisted of us chasing after dogs. It was seriously hilarious!

I made a new best friend during my shift...Jillian Harris. I look like a giant standing next to her. She was pretty entertaining to watch such as when she randomly decided to do a cartwheel on the front lawn and her shirt flew up. At least she agreed to take a picture with me.

Stay tuned for our big debut on the show!

Lima Bean Wreath

I saw this wreath on All Things Thrifty and I have had good intentions of making it for several weeks now. It took me quite a bit longer than I expected. Not only was it very time consuming but I definitely procrastinated finishing it because it was so tedious! However, I'm loving the finished product and I'm hoping fall won't come too soon so it can stay on my door a little longer.

The supplies: styrofoam wreath, lots of hot glue, and lima beans

I painted it yellow and hated it. Luckily, there's nothing spray paint can't fix.

I'm hoping I won't be having any visitors making this their home.

24th of July

My parents planned a fabulous getaway to Park City for the 24th of July. Unfortunately, Shannon and Cameron couldn't make it but the rest of the family spent a couple days together. We spent the first night checking out the shops on main street.

Lucas got some ice cream with "sprinklers" on top

After buying WAY too much at the outlets, we went to dinner and then stopped by a concert at the Homestead.

No trip to Park City is complete without the Alpine Slide. It was Luke's first time and he loved it!

I was pretty excited when I saw the Kettle Corn at the outdoor market. I'm slightly obsessed.

Living away has really made us appreciate the times we get to see our family and friends. Thanks mom and dad for a fabulous weekend!